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O'Fallon council approves $23.5 million law‑enforcement training center contract despite conflict‑of‑interest objections
Summary
The O'Fallon City Council voted 6–3 on Aug. 14, 2025, to award Wright Construction Services a contract not to exceed $23,503,000 to build the Center for Advanced Skills Training in Law Enforcement. Councilmember Nathan Bibb recused; residents and union representatives raised ethics and performance concerns.
The O'Fallon City Council voted 6–3 on Aug. 14 to award Wright Construction Services a construction contract valued at up to $23,503,000 for the planned Center for Advanced Skills Training in Law Enforcement.
The decision followed an extended public-comment period and council debate about a perceived conflict of interest: multiple speakers told the council that Councilmember Nathan Bibb is vice president of Wright Construction and asked the council to table the award or select a different bidder. Public advocate Arnie Deanoff said the arrangement created an appearance problem and urged…
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